Non-residents/Foreigners must hold a valid work pass before they can work in Singapore. Employers who hire foreigners without valid work passes can be prosecuted. Please note that all passes are subject to approval by Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

As foreigner, if you want to work and to stay in Singapore, you may apply the following work pass:

a.Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) - You may apply this pass if you are the shareholder of the new Singapore Private Limited company. You may apply EntrePass before incorporation of the Singapore Private Limited company or within 6 months after incorporation of the Singapore Private Limited company. EntrePass is subject to approval by Ministry of Manpower (MOM). See Entrepreneur Pass

b.Employment Pass (EP) - You may apply this pass if you are not the shareholder of the company. You can only apply for Employment Pass after the company has been incorporated. EP is subject to approval by MOM. See Employment Pass

Any Pass for Family Members ?

There are 2 types of passes for Family Members, namely, Dependent Pass and Long Term Visit Pass. Please note that all passes are subject to approval by MOM.

a. Dependent Pass

Employment Pass (category P1, P2, Q1) holders with a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000 and Entrepreneur Pass may apply for Dependent's Passes for their:

. spouses
. unmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years of age

b. Long Term Visit Pass

Employer Pass (category P1, P2) and Entrepreneur Pass holders may apply for Long Term Visit Passes for their:

. Common-law Spouse
. Unmarried daughters above 21 years of age
. Handicapped children above 21 years of age
. Stepchildren under 21 years of age
. Parents and parents-in-law

Money Laundering and Prohibited Activities

Money Laundering and illegal activities are prohibited and will be referred to Authority.